AI could help win ‘race against extinction’ of vital plants, say botanists

Botanists report that AI technology is aiding efforts to combat plant extinction, as noted in a study from Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. The digitisation of 7.4 million specimens enhances identification and genomic analysis, revealing that 40% of assessed plants are at risk. AI models now surpass specialists in identifying vulnerable species, offering new hope for conservation.

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